Monthly Archives: September 2011

Daily Photo Phix: New York Sailors

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Rey

Little Italy.  They saw my camera and when I pointed it in their direction with a friendly, “hey, would you mind?” glance and gesture, they jumped to life. As I reviewed the photo later that evening, I saw that there … Continue reading →

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Daily Photo Phix: A View of the Zoo, Part Deux

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Ed Spadoni

Following up on Rey’s post of yesterday, here are a few more scenes from our recent expedition into the impenetrable, dark and uncharted depths of… the local family zoo. This bird and it’s companions were penned in a wire mesh … Continue reading →

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Daily Photo Phix: A View of the Zoo, Part 1

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Rey

2 Guys, two cameras and a one sunny, end of summer morning stroll through a lovely, local zoo.  Ed (see his post tomorrow) and I ventured out to try to each grab a set of images worthy of posting here. … Continue reading →

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Night Falls, literally

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Ed Spadoni

I was thinking about the photo contest that’s currently underway, where the theme is “Night Falls”.  Although Rey and I cannot submit, I have been thinking of different ways to represent that theme. I decided to go for a literal … Continue reading →

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Featured Photog: Vassilis Tangoulis, “Welcome to my world”

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Ed Spadoni

Vasillis’ work first came to my attention when I was reading an issue of Landscape Photography Magazine, (something I blogged about here). I was so moved by his photos, which have a mystical, almost supernatural quality to them, that I … Continue reading →

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Daily Photo Phix: Eyes on Rey

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Ed Spadoni

Rey and I recently enjoyed a short photo walk, in a new-to-us forest, several miles south of home.  It was a pleasant enough location, with all the usual things you’d expect to find: winding paths, a pond, waterfowl and ferns, … Continue reading →

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The Sony NEX 5N User Report

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Rey

The Sony NEX 5N is a great camera.  If you’re the type who reads camera reviews and user reports and immediately scrolls to the end to find out the bottom line, then there… I just gave you the bottom line. … Continue reading →

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Daily Photo Phix: The Artist

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Rey

Wandering through Maine, near Bar Harbor.  We spotted this artist, who kindly obliged us by letting us feel invisible.  We watched… Had I been bolder, or with a longer lens, I might have had some fun repositioning myself relative to … Continue reading →

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Daily Photo Phix: The last daylily

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Ed Spadoni

Literally, the last one on the plant.  I spotted this sole survivor low and alone amongst the greenery.  So I decided to immortalize it on the world wide web for eternity… or at least for a Sunday. Panasonic DMC-ZS8, f/3.3, … Continue reading →

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Daily Photo Phix: James

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Rey

Meet James. James and I sat for something like eight hours at Big State House Hearing a few months ago.  Industry representatives told the state senators and reps all the good and bad that would come of it.  Predictions of … Continue reading →

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Nik’s Snapseed for iPhone – a follow up

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Ed Spadoni

Yesterday I posted that this highly regarded photo editing app for the iPhone (as well as iPad and iPod Touch) was free only through today. Well, I’ve had a little more time to test the app and I have to … Continue reading →

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Daily Photo Phix: Commuters

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Ed Spadoni

Coming down to Philadelphia last week on the Amtrak Acela (the only way to fly), I put my Panasonic ZS8 in silent shutter mode and snapped this shot of my fellow commuters.  It made me think of the young lion … Continue reading →

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Don’t forget about our “Night Falls” photo contest!

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Rey

Just a quick reminder to all 2 Guys Photo readers… we recently launched a photo contest and all are invited to submit an entry.  See details here. Ed & Rey

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iPhone Photogs: free Nik app for limited time

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Ed Spadoni

If you are an iPhone photographer, you’ll want to take note of this opportunity. Nik Software, a long time respected developer of post processing applications for the digital darkroom, recently introduced an iPhone photo app named Snapseed. It’s been met … Continue reading →

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Daily Photo Phix: Chilled

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Rey

This photo is an example of color manipulation and post technique designed to emphasize the desired mood and effect of an image.  These water bottles were on ice in a large tub toward the center of a cafeteria I passed … Continue reading →

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Important news from 2 Guys Photo

Posted on September 21, 2011 by 2guysphoto

You’ve probably noticed that we’ve begun including links to B&H Photo in some of our posts.  We’re doing this for two reasons: First, clicking through to the B&H listing for the item is a great way for you to learn … Continue reading →

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Daily Photo Phix: Red

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Ed Spadoni

Fashion maven Bill Blass is quoted as saying, “Red is the ultimate cure for sadness.”  That probably explains the constant smile and positive outlook of a colleague of mine, who is an avid gardener, and keeps this gorgeous Amaryllis growing … Continue reading →

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2 Guys Photo Contest: Night Falls

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Rey

2 Guys Photo is pleased to announce a photo contest for all of our readers.  The rules are simple (see below) and the theme is “Night Falls“.  Please consider sending us an image (submit to 2guysphoto@gmail.com) which fits this theme … Continue reading →

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Daily Photo Phix: Sunrise

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Rey

This was taken early in the morning last summer as we looked across Boston harbor.  Very few, and I mean very few, adjustments made on the computer afterwards.  It was a remarkably brilliant red sky (and one I’d tend to … Continue reading →

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Ask 2 Guys on making sharper photos

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Ed Spadoni

Hello Ed and Rey, So, I am wondering about how I can get clearer, crisper photos. It seems if I put my ISO up, I can shoot at faster shutter speeds, but then it gets gritty. If I set the … Continue reading →

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